A chilling simulation has surfaced showing what happened to Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada, a man who was tragically found trapped behind store shelves a decade after he went missing.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada
Larry was last seen by his family on November 28, 2009. At the time, he left home in an emotional state—barefoot and without his keys or car. He was 25 years old and working at the No Frills supermarket in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
For years, Larry’s family had no idea where he was or what had happened to him. They were left in a state of uncertainty with many unanswered questions.
A Heartbreaking Discovery
It wasn’t until 2019 that the mystery was finally solved. According to the BBC, Larry had been experiencing hallucinations in the days leading up to his disappearance. His mother, speaking through a translator, explained: “He was hearing voices that said ‘eat sugar.’ He felt his heart was beating too hard and thought if he ate sugar, his heart would not beat so hard.”
Council Bluffs Police Captain Todd Weddum told CNN that Larry’s family believed his erratic behavior might have been influenced by medication he was taking at the time.
The Discovery of Larry’s Remains
Ten years after Larry went missing, a shocking discovery was made at the very supermarket where he had worked. His remains were found lodged in a narrow, 18-inch gap between a cooler and the wall. A group of workers clearing out the store, which had been closed for three years, stumbled upon the grim find while removing shelves and coolers.
Using DNA from Larry’s parents, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation identified the body. His clothing matched the description of what he had been wearing when he disappeared.
An autopsy confirmed that Larry’s death was accidental, with no signs of trauma, according to the Des Moines Register.
The Tragic Accident
Although Larry wasn’t scheduled to work at the time, his former employers noted that it wasn’t unusual for staff to enter the store outside their regular shifts. Former colleagues explained that workers often accessed the storage space above the coolers.
Investigators believe that after leaving his home, Larry entered the store, climbed on top of the coolers, and tragically fell into the narrow gap between the coolers and the wall. Sergeant Brandon Danielson reported that the fall was about 12 feet, and the loud noise from the freezer units likely meant no one could have heard him.
A Grieving Father’s Reaction
When Larry’s father, Victor Murillo, learned about his son’s tragic fate, he was overwhelmed with grief. He told KETV: “Our heads are spinning, finding this out after so many years, and it is distressing. It makes us feel a lot of pain.”
Larry’s family also struggled to understand how no one had noticed his body, especially considering the building had been closed for some time. Former employees and shoppers had reportedly noticed a foul odor coming from the freezer area but had dismissed it at the time.
A Horrifying Simulation
In the years following Larry’s death, a haunting simulation was created by Zack D. Films, depicting the tragic incident. The simulation shows just how terrifying it must have been for Larry to be trapped behind the fridge, unable to escape or call for help.
Viewers who saw the simulation reacted with heartbreak. One viewer commented: “How heartbreaking for his family,” while another said: “That’s a very unfortunate death.” A third commenter added: “So sad.”